Posts tagged “Winter”

Staying Warm

Scene: Bundled up. On the run. Warming hues from pink to yellow to violet. More shades of brown than black or grey. Bold checked fabric in oversized tartan, window pane, and glen plaid. Color blocking, animal prints, and stripes. Pattern mix. Gold metallic sheen outerwear. Shearling, leather, faux, teddy, and real fur, cashmere, wool, and nylon. […]

Mix Factor

Scene: A mix of style, a mix of weather. Comings and goings, uptown and down. Side swiped by the contrasting moods of Winter. Warm up, cool down. Pops of color and spontaneity, warm knits, hi-shine, faux and fur, puffed quilts, plaids, fringe, and suede. Classics get a twist. Hints of spring.      

Uptown Winter

Scene: Texture, suede, and very tall boots. Grey flatters, black, and white too. Black on black. Color blocking, patterns, and stripes. Quilted coats and fur. Classics and out of bounds. Pink and blue. Tones of browns, military greens, and pops of color. Rich maroon, deep red, and touches of brights. Slim, leggings, and tights. Warm volume. Hats, caps, bags, and kicks. […]

Downtown Winter

Scene: Shades of browns, greens, and blues. Always a mix of black, white, and grey. Touches of primary colors, pink, magenta mauve, and orange. Vintage pieces mixed with new. Tartan, plaid, and leopard print too. Conventional and fresh assymetical patterns. Updated camo, and florals. Faux fur, sherling, and fur. Extra long sleeves, puff jackets, and black leather. Hoods and hoodies.     […]

Winter Goes

Scene: The first day of Spring brought more snow. Winter was making an unwelcome comeback. And, it seems Winter wants to hang around. The March vernal equinox coincided with a super moon and a total eclipse of the sun. The timeless camel color utilized by menswear designers for Fall 2014 continues into Spring/Summer 2015 in lighter tints. Designers used […]